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Peru Farmer Sues German Energy Company for Emissions in Court
Peruvian Farmer Takes on German Energy Giant in Landmark Climate Lawsuit In a David vs. Goliath battle, Peruvian mountain farmer and guide Saúl Luciano Lliuya faces off against major German energy company RWE in the...
Reconsideration of EPA Finding on Climate Pollution’s Health Impact
The Trump administration has recently announced plans to reconsider a significant ruling made by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) back in 2009. This particular finding, known as the “endangerment finding,” stated that...
UK Carbon Emissions Hit Historic Low – Eco-Friendly Trend
In a groundbreaking analysis by Carbon Brief, it has been revealed that the United Kingdom's carbon emissions in 2024 plummeted to an extraordinary low of 409 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e), marking...
Mice Show ‘First Responder Behavior’ to Revive Unconscious Peers
Mice Exhibit Remarkable 'First Responder Behavior' to Aid Unconscious Peers In a groundbreaking study by researchers at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine, it has been revealed that mice, much like humans,...
Energy Secretary Chris Wright Aims to Reverse Biden Climate Policies
Energy Secretary Chris Wright Unveils Bold Shift in U.S. Climate Policies Addressing a gathering of oil and gas industry leaders at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston, Texas, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright...
Lawsuit Against Trump Admin for Freezing Funds Protecting Rhinos & Elephants
The Trump Administration Faces Lawsuit Over Funds for Protecting Rhinos & Elephants In a recent turn of events, environmentalists are up in arms over the Trump administration's decision to freeze funding meant for crucial conservation...
Executive Order Allows Private Logging in U.S. Public Forests
President Donald Trump recently signed a new executive order that could have far-reaching implications for endangered species, climate change, and local economies. This order, entitled the “Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production,” aims to...
Greenpeace Faces $300M Lawsuit, Risking Bankruptcy – EcoWatch
Greenpeace USA, a renowned environmental group, found itself embroiled in a $300 million lawsuit filed by Energy Transfer, a Dallas-based company. The legal battle, which commenced in North Dakota on February 11, 2025, poses...
Resignation of Top U.S. Prosecutor Amid Biden Climate Funding Investigation
The bustling traffic along Pennsylvania Avenue paints a vivid backdrop against the Department of Justice headquarters building in Washington, D.C. on a crisp January evening. Amidst this urban landscape, a significant event unfolded that...
Republican AGs Sue to Stop New York Climate Damages Law
A Legal Battle Unfolds Over New York's Climate Law Republican attorneys general from 22 states have recently filed a lawsuit against New York state regarding its 2024 Climate Change Superfund Act, alleging that the law...
